What Is One Explanation for the Dramatic Rise in the Typical

question 77

Multiple Choice

What is one explanation for the dramatic rise in the typical ages of entering marriage and parenthood today in developing countries?

• A)participation in tertiary education
• B)parents today discourage early marriage
• C)fear of commitment and divorce
• D)emerging adults cannot make decisions

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